Clinical Trials - M4043

Clinical Trials

Graduate certificate

Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to design, conduct, and analyse clinical trials. This course is particularly beneficial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and those looking to transition into the clinical trials industry.

Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine, playing a pivotal role in the development of new therapies, drugs, and medical devices. Clinical trials contribute to scientific knowledge and medical advancements, addressing unmet medical needs and leading to innovative healthcare solutions. They are essential for advancing medical research, enhancing patient care, and ensuring that healthcare interventions are based on solid scientific evidence.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • Multi-modal at Alfred Hospital: Part time
Duration
  • 1 year (part time)
Start date
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Qualification
Graduate Certificate of Clinical Trials
Course Handbook

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant work experience*

OR

An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline **

OR

A minimum of three years of relevant work experience*

*Relevant work experience in the field of health, public health, or clinical research, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.

**Cognate disciplines include medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, health sciences, public health, pharmacological sciences

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with references for verification of relevant work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the period of employment for the application to be assessed.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M4043.

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M4043.

Apply

Current Monash students

No, this course does not allow transfers.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (12 month part-time) course are:

A$17,550

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$35,100

Fee assistance

As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.